“Corazón Negro” by Junior H is a raw confession set to the moody pulse of regional Mexican trap. The narrator bleeds out his heartbreak over a lover whose lies cut deeper than any blade. To numb the pain, he reaches for unas equis, cocaína and polvo de ángel, drawing a striking parallel between the rush of drugs and the toxic high of a doomed relationship. Each line paints a picture of a man who once loved with a bright, red heart but now carries a corazón negro—a heart stained by betrayal.
As the verses unfold, we see his ex chasing fame and money while he spirals into self-destructive comfort. He admits that her presence no longer heals him, and even though he still feels the pull, he’d rather keep the darkness inside than risk reopening old wounds. By comparing her allure to a powerful substance—parecido a Dios—he shows how dangerously addictive love can be. Ultimately, the song captures the clash between longing and survival, illustrating how sometimes the only way to move forward is to accept the shadows within.
Junior H (born Antonio Herrera Pérez on April 23, 2001, in Cerano, Guanajuato, Mexico) is a dynamic singer-songwriter and rapper who has become a leading figure in the corridos tumbados movement. Starting his career in 2019 with his debut album Mi Vida en un Cigarro, he quickly gained attention for his unique blend of regional Mexican sounds mixed with urban influences like Latin trap and reggaeton.
Known for heartfelt lyrics that explore love, heartbreak, and life’s struggles, Junior H has collaborated with prominent artists including Natanael Cano and Peso Pluma. His albums, such as Atrapado en un Sueño and $ad Boyz 4 Life II, have charted highly on Billboard, showcasing his impact on modern Latin music. With his emotive style and genre-crossing sound, Junior H continues to shape the future of Mexican urban music.